Key Takeaways
- 62% of U.S. consumers snack daily between meals.
- 45% of global consumers prefer healthier snack options in 2023.
- Millennials consume snacks 2.5 times more than baby boomers.
- 32% of U.S. adults exceed sodium limits from snacks.
- Snacks contribute 20% of daily calories for children.
- 40% of snacks high in added sugars.
- 55% of snacks fail nutrition scoring systems., category: Health & Nutrition
- The global snack food market size was valued at USD 503.84 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030.
- U.S. snack food sales reached $42.5 billion in 2022.
- The savory snacks segment dominated the market with a 55% share in 2022.
- 67% of extruded snacks are baked, not fried.
- 25% growth in air-fried snack launches since 2020.
- Gluten-free snacks represent 15% of new products.
- Convenience stores account for 28% of snack sales.
- Online snack sales grew 35% in 2022.
Snack demand is surging worldwide, driven by healthier, low sugar on the go preferences and fast-growing market sales.
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